What is Bitcoin?
The original digital asset and the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Bitcoin (BTC) is one of the most actively traded digital assets in the world, with deep liquidity across major centralized exchanges and a mature derivatives market. The asset is widely held by both retail investors and a growing number of institutional allocators.
For investors evaluating exposure to BTC, the most important data points are typically realized volatility, on-chain settlement activity, the depth of regulated spot markets and the structure of derivatives open interest, all of which we track in our ongoing market coverage.
How to buy Bitcoin
- 1. Choose a regulated exchange. Bybit, Binance, Kraken and Coinbase all offer BTC spot markets. See our exchange reviews for a side-by-side comparison.
- 2. Complete identity verification. All major venues require KYC. The process is usually completed in under an hour.
- 3. Fund your account. Deposit fiat by bank transfer or card, or transfer stablecoins from another wallet.
- 4. Place your trade. Use a limit order for better pricing on larger sizes. Consider splitting larger entries across time.
- 5. Self-custody (optional). Long-term holders typically withdraw to a hardware wallet for custody rather than leaving assets on an exchange.
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Market analysis
Our Bitcoin coverage focuses on the structural drivers of the asset, flows on regulated venues, derivatives positioning, on-chain settlement, and the macro backdrop, rather than short-term price predictions. For ongoing analysis, see our latest Bitcoin stories below.
